What type of sole? Is it leather. Runs large so the comments say, how about the width?
25018
The heel is rubber and the front slide area appears to be synthetic leather, very fiberous. The width is about normal/average.
25019
The sole is leather - sueded on the slide foot. The size is true, although the width may be a tiny bit more than usual - not so much that they're uncomfortably loose. Very comfortable actually.
25020
I'm not sure about the fiber content of the sole ... it feels like a composite and the ball of the sole is printed "Slide Rite". I purchased my street-shoe size and they fit perfectly. I have worn these shoes about 8-9 times now and I do like them a lot. Aside from the comfort ... I have rec'd a number of compliments on their style. I hope this helps.
802255
Ummm, I am no professional but I measured the widest part of the sole of the boot and it was 4 inches wide.
1166812
The shoes run true to size. I have plenty of velcro to make them snug but wish the velcro straps were a tad bit shorter. Again this will depend on your feet. Mine are of average width. I am happy with my purchase and they are a great starter shoe with pedals and everything you will need to get going.
945416
The sole is thick however, I feel it is too soft to be rigid enough for a spade unless your soil has been worked and a spade can be pushed in without a great deal of pressure. My feeling is you would notice the back pressure from the spade and your foot would tire quickly. I use mine in the garden however, my soil is very well worked and it is relatively easy to push a spade into. The shoes are otherwise fantastic and I'm confident you would find them a joy to wear.
886551
They run large. I bought the 111R and later ordered the 11R. I am a little old man. They helped me. Get the right shape. See R or S
414218
My shoes were too big and I should have ordered 1 size smaller. Hope this helps.
1492741
Hello,I wear a 11 1/2 shoe, so I ordered the 12. It is very comfortable on my foot. I felt if it was a little loose, a thin golf sock would have made up the difference. I have not yet used a footie. I would order my shoe size; in your case, a 13. Very comfortable on sand, surf, & boardwalks, but I would never wear for extended walks on pavement or concrete. Good luck.Larry
837601
The sole is solid rubber. Maybe 3/4" thick. Depends on how holes you would be digging. I think it would be fine.
1227609
Ditto's to get large and trim down if required. I'll throw another wrench in the works though. If you are NOT a strong heel striker when running (which is a good thing) and actually land somewhat mid-foot or rather flat, I'd suggest the full-length version of their lift, because the lack of height on one leg can still be noticeable with negative effects with the forefoot lower. Then you'll really want large to give enough room to trim the same as the insole to go under it.
1095632
They run quite large. I wear an 11.5 running shoe and a 10.5 dress shoe and he large fit perfect even though the XL would seem to be correct. Figure at least a one size smaller than you would think.
1345419
The boot definitely is larger than is noted. I wear size 8 so bought the Med - way to long and felt slopping (couldn't tighten the straps enough to keep my foot from moving around). Returned for a Small which works fine - it's still quite roomy. I do find the boots very warm - was not able to wear it an entire night.
2135275
I would get the size down. It really doesn't matter as you can tighten the velcro to make it snug. The width is the most important part. You need to keep that foot at a 90 degree angle. Good luck! It has worked for me, but you have to give it at least 3 months........
207030
According to the manufacturer "Sloggers" these boots are considered a Medium width. We would recommend checking your particular width with the manufacturer Sloggers to ensure it will fit you properly.
111480
I wear a medium width shoe. The top material of the shoe is made of wet suit material imagine it would fit a wider foot if it was not too wide. I would call the vendor and ask. They were very helpful with my sizing questions.
825417
I normally wear an81/2 or 9 and I got a 9 but my foot is wide. They fit great. Hope that helps. They are roomy on me.
2052767
I returned the Sundowners so I don't know the answer. The original, Italian ones had a Vibram sole which I liked .
1464414
My foot is medium width, the shoe fits comfortably snug. The sole has good grip. One must work the foot into the shoe by gripping the strong tabs at ankle backs. I doubt the narrow foot would be in any more danger of twisting the ankle, but I think anyone could twist an ankle in any shoe.